Savoie's Pork Tasso 8 oz Pack of 5

Another Cajun original, tasso is bursting with a blend of spices unique to South Louisiana cooking and cuisine that have been around for generations. Tasso can be put in almost any Cajun meal to make it even more awesome! Great meat to add to your gumbos, jambalayas, smothered potatoes, and much more!

TASSO, ANDOUILLE & SHRIMP JAMBALAYA

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/2 cup finely chopped celery 10 oz. Savoie's pork tasso, thinly sliced 1 (6-oz.) can tomato paste 4 cups water, in all 1 lb. Savoie's® andouille, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 lb. medium shrimp (30 to 35 count) peeled & de-veined 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion 6 cups cooked rice 1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions Steps: In a 5-quart pot, heat oil over high heat until very hot. Add tasso and andouille; cook and stir 5 minutes. Add onions, bell pepper, and celery. Cook and stir continually for 10 minutes. Add tomato paste and 3 cups of the water; cook and stir often about 15 minutes or until all meat is tender. Add remaining water and shrimp; reduce heat to medium. Cook 5 minutes stirring often to prevent from sticking. Add green onions and cooked rice; stir well to mix. Let set for 5 minutes for flavor to marry.

LOW FAT RED BEANS with TURKEY SAUSAGE & TASSO

Ingredients: 1 lb. dried kidney beans 5 oz. Savoie's turkey tasso 8 cups water, in all 1 cup finely chopped onion 1 lb. Savoie's turkey sausage, cut into bite size pieces 1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper Steps: In a 5-quart pot over high heat, add 4 cups of the water and the beans. Cook covered for 30 minutes stirring occasionally. Add sausage, tasso, onion, bell pepper and 2 cups of the water; cook 30 minutes longer. Add remaining water and cook additional 45 minutes or until beans are tender.